Cork 17 October 2009

Going: Good (Good to Yielding in places)
 
 

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1

14:00 Cork (IRE) (3YO plus)

Derrinstown Stud Apprentice Handicap (60-75) (Div 1)

6f

Winner €4,569 - 13 ran

No.
(Draw)
Form
Horse
Age / Wt / OR
Jockey / Trainer
Form Snapshot

WHITEBALL WONDER won in better company than this at the Curragh latest and has strong claims under a penalty. Ability N Delivery looks the biggest threat despite a 4lb rise in the weights for a battling win at Bellewstown last time out. He steps up a furlong here but shapes as though that will suit and should go close. Cullofane went well over a mile at the Curragh latest and is capable of running a good race over this more suitable trip.

2

14:35 Cork (IRE) (3YO plus)

Derrinstown Stud Apprentice Handicap (60-75) (Div 2)

6f

Winner €4,569 - 14 ran

No.
(Draw)
Form
Horse
Age / Wt
OR
Jockey / Trainer

Qudar should make a good attempt to give weight away all round with capable apprentice Joseph O'Brien in the saddle. He didn't enjoy a mile at Dundalk latest but reverts to his favourite trip here. However, BRAZILIAN SPIRIT has shown lots of ability over further and looks really interesting over this trip. He's certainly handicapped to go close. Orlando Dawn saves his best for this distance and has solid claims off just 5lb higher than his last win. His rider takes 7lb off which gives him every chance.

3

15:05 Cork (IRE) (2YO only)

Irish Stallion Farms E.B.F Median Auction Race

5f

Winner €13,997 - 8 ran

No.
(Draw)
Form
Horse
Age / Wt / OR
Jockey / Trainer
Form Snapshot

BIG BAD BILLY BOB was right on the premises when third at Tipperary last time time and is capable of getting off the mark here. He's been running over 7f but has plenty of zip and this shorter trip should suit. Boragh Jamal was a solid second over this distance at Down Royal latest and will appreciate any give in the ground. She's a danger, while Velvet Flicker has solid form at this level and is another to consider.

4

15:35 Cork (IRE) (3YO plus)

Kanturk Handicap (47-65)

5f

Winner €4,837 - 14 ran

No.
(Draw)
Form
Horse
Age / Wt / OR
Jockey / Trainer
Form Snapshot

Lovestoned has been knocking on the door at this level and ran well at Navan last time out. He relishes this trip and should be in the firing line once again. However, PARTNER finished a place ahead of the gelding that da and can confirm the form, although there won't be much between them again. Option Be has bits and pieces of decent form over this trip and completes the shortlist.

5

16:10 Cork (IRE) (3YO plus)

Navigation Stakes (Listed)

1m 100y

Winner €27,668 - 15 ran

No.
(Draw)
Form
Horse
Age / Wt / OR
Jockey / Trainer
Form Snapshot

ALAIYMA has been running better than her recent form figures suggest as she was right in the shake-up at the Curragh last time. She is improving over this trip and should go close. Libano steps down a level after a moderate effort in Group 3 company at the Curragh latest. He ran up a sequence before that reversal and is at home over this distance. Windsor Palace has been running in better company than this and looks the pick of the Aidan O'Brien team.

6

16:45 Cork (IRE) (3YO plus)

Irish Stallion Farms E.B.F Fillies Handicap (60-90)

1m 100y

Winner €15,299 - 18 ran

No.
(Draw)
Form
Horse
Age / Wt / OR
Jockey / Trainer
Form Snapshot

SUGAR BABY LOVE has been in excellent form and landed a game win on the all-weather at Dundalk last time out. That was over today's trip and there should be plenty more to come. Riobamba has been consistent at this level right throughout the season and won with a bit up his sleeve latest. This trip suits and she looks a major danger. Few Are Chosen didn't get home over 1m2f at the Curragh last time out and is much better over this distance.

7

17:20 Cork (IRE) (3YO only)

Ballyclough Maiden

1m 100y

Winner €7,255 - 16 ran

No.
(Draw)
Form
Horse
Age / Wt / OR
Jockey / Trainer
Form Snapshot

DAZZLE DANCER was beaten in a photo in what looked a stronger race than this at Gowran last time out. She goes well over this trip and a repeat of that effort would make her hard to beat. Ajsaam boxed on well over 7f at Gowran latest and can build on that encouraging second place over this longer trip. Aidan O'Brien introduces the well bred Canis Major and any betting market support would be telling.

8

17:50 Cork (IRE) (2YO only)

Coolmore Strategic Prince E.B.F Maiden

7f

Winner €10,020 - 18 ran

No.
(Draw)
Form
Horse
Age / Wt / OR
Jockey / Trainer
Form Snapshot

The betting market should be the best guide and DON CARLOS looks the pick of the Aidan O'Brien pair. The Galileo colt is bred to excel over this trip and beyond and can make a winning debut. John Oxx has his team in high form and his Rock Of Gibraltar newcomer, Rocky Elsom, is another to catch the eye. Shintoh shaped well on debut at the Curragh and will have learned from the experience.

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